Chinese Estates property magnate Joseph Lau Luen-hung has ordered a Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" as a private VIP jet in an order worth some US$153 million (HK$1.19 billion) at list prices.
The 787, whose first deliveries are set for next year, normally is configured to carry 250 to 300 passengers.
But Boeing said it has received seven orders, including the latest from Lau, for Dreamliners as so-called VIP aircraft or business jets.
"The 787 VIP is an extremely attractive jet for wealthy and successful entrepreneurs, especially in Asia where business is conducted over long distances," Boeing Business Jets president Steven Hill told Agence France-Presse.
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"The 787 has it all - long-range capability, advanced technology and a spacious, comfortable cabin - attributes that are needed to conduct business around the world. We are honored by Mr Lau's confidence in Boeing jets and his relationship with Boeing Business Jets."
The VIP-configured 787-8 offers 2,404 square feet of cabin space, according to Boeing. In fact, much more room than most Hong Kong flats.
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